Well I guess this is it

[Anthony81586]

Sorry to hear about your accident, and I know how you feel, as I had a pretty nasty "accident" back on October 2, 1998, that left me with a crushed bike, and my femur ball severed from my femer neck. I, unfortunately, didn't have the pleasure of blacking out during any part of my accident, so I remember everything way too vividly, for my personal tastes.

If I can ask, how old was the guy who hit you?
The way you described it, I'm guessing a younger guy, between 18 and 26.

Heal quick, and gather up as many potential lawyers to work with, and ask them to provide you with a list of clients they had in the past 3 years who had similar accidents.
Talk to their customers, and see if they would recommend working with them again.
Don't tell anyone at the insurance companies that you're never going to ride again, and fight for as much value for your lost bike as you can get.
Remember that that settlement is separate from your physical settlement, don't let the lawyers get a piece of that, when you don't need to let them.

BC.

That's a horrible injury. I'm not exactly sure of the guys age but from what I've gathered he's in his early 30's.

I have already signed with a lawyer who specializes in motorcycle accidents and is fairly active in the motorcycle and veteran community. I will ask him for some prior clients with similar incidents and contact them.

[Spy+]

At least you got it massaged.  Hope you heal up quick. And get a lawyer.

Hbliam, your comments was way funny. I spilled my morning coffee through my nose; while in a commercial flight. I thought the flight crew was going to call the air-marshal for I could not stop laughing.  

Anothorny, all the best for a prompt a full recovery. I can relate to the predicament of having kids and making sure you are safe and sound for them…that is why I have a 3-wheeler Can-Am Spyder. 

Hope once all the physical and other type of scars are healed, you get back to riding on a M1100 (as you mentioned)… at the end, we seek what makes us happy and complete. 

[Speedbag]

Not necessarily.

True.

Until my deer incident, I had never crashed a bike in over 25 years of riding.

Now I don't ride near or after dark, since my accident happened in mid-September at dusk.....prime deer time in my parts - and I knew it.....

[justinrhenry]

Glad your alive. Sorry about your testicle.

+1

[justinrhenry]

It must have taken a long time to type your story on a phone.  I guess you have some time to kill.  Feel free to tell us some more stories.   

[Anthony81586]

It must have taken a long time to type your story on a phone.  I guess you have some time to kill.  Feel free to tell us some more stories.   

hahah yea, been a few days of sitting here and aimlessly starring. I have some other stories from my marine corps days but typing them over a forum wouldn't do them justice...plus they're always better after a few beers.

[Scooter Montgomery]

At least you got it massaged. 

I hope he had warm soft hands at the very least.    Get well soon!

[Skybarney]

True.

Until my deer incident, I had never crashed a bike in over 25 years of riding.

Now I don't ride near or after dark, since my accident happened in mid-September at dusk.....prime deer time in my parts - and I knew it.....

Giving up riding at night may have been one of the smartest things I have ever done.  Sure, I still get caught out sometimes but it's been awhile since I had to slam brakes for a deer.  Too many incidents after dark over the years to not recognize just how much more dangerous dusk/night riding is.  Then there is my buddy that hit a Steel I-Beam on the Harbor Freeway at night.....  Barely lived.

[Speedbag]

I've had several close calls with wild turkeys as well.....

If I would have told the SO about half the could-have-beens I probably would have been banished from bikes altogether. It came close after the deer incident.

[Anthony81586]

Just a little update for those who are following. I was discharged from the hospital yesterday and have been enjoying all the comforts of home. Projected recovery time is 6-8 weeks. Spirits are still high and ready to get this physical therapy going.

I did do something I thought was pretty cool. So I've mentioned before how I have a 6 week old daughter and my helmet saved my life. Well,  I sent an email to AGV (I had a k4 Evo helmet) written from my daughters perspective thanking them for saving her daddy's life. I also attached some pictures of her and I,  the mangled helmet and one of me in the hospital. I don't expect a response or anything I just thought it was cool.

Thanks again for all the well wishes people, even though you're all strangers it's nice to have people that have a common interest give positive thoughts. Good luck and ride safe! Always wear a helmet!

[seanster]

Just a little update for those who are following. I was discharged from the hospital yesterday and have been enjoying all the comforts of home. Projected recovery time is 6-8 weeks. Spirits are still high and ready to get this physical therapy going.

I did do something I thought was pretty cool. So I've mentioned before how I have a 6 week old daughter and my helmet saved my life. Well,  I sent an email to AGV (I had a k4 Evo helmet) written from my daughters perspective thanking them for saving her daddy's life. I also attached some pictures of her and I,  the mangled helmet and one of me in the hospital. I don't expect a response or anything I just thought it was cool.

Thanks again for all the well wishes people, even though you're all strangers it's nice to have people that have a common interest give positive thoughts. Good luck and ride safe! Always wear a helmet!

  good luck and hope all the litigation issues working out okay too.

[LowThudd]

First of all, thank you for your service and get well soon!

To bring you some levity, I thought you might like this story(not for the faint at heart) Scrotum Self repair: http://darwinawards.com/stupid/stupid1998-10.html

[Anthony81586]

First of all, thank you for your service and get well soon!

To bring you some levity, I thought you might like this story(not for the faint at heart) Scrotum Self repair: http://darwinawards.com/stupid/stupid1998-10.html

Haha the link is trying to load but it being darwin awards and the title alone I think says enough... Thanks lol

[Speedbag]

I did do something I thought was pretty cool. So I've mentioned before how I have a 6 week old daughter and my helmet saved my life. Well,  I sent an email to AGV (I had a k4 Evo helmet) written from my daughters perspective thanking them for saving her daddy's life. I also attached some pictures of her and I,  the mangled helmet and one of me in the hospital. I don't expect a response or anything I just thought it was cool.

[mtoddsolomon]

I think it would be awesome if AGV sent you a new helmet! Glad you're home now, it makes a world of difference not being woken up every hour to have your vitals checked. I'd start building the new mods you're going to do on you next bike!